Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia G21
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606; launch prices were $500 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5050); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia G21
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $500
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia G21, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Nokia G21 — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia G21 by 821.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Nokia G21 was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.